[1]. Recently, the antiviral drug Ensitrelvir was in the news for its effectiveness against COVID-19. Ensitrelvir works by:

[A]. Destroying infected human cells directly

[B]. Blocking the SARS-CoV-2 protease essential for viral replication

[C]. Stimulating antibody production like a vaccine

[D]. Preventing virus transmission through air filtration

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[2]. Recently, the PM-AJAY Portal and Mobile App were launched by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. PM-AJAY stands for:

[A]. Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jati Awas Yojana

[B]. Pradhan Mantri Adarsh Jan Abhiyan Yojana

[C]. Pradhan Mantri Aatmanirbhar Janjati Yojana

[D]. Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jati Abhyuday Yojana

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[3]. Recently, the Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting was hosted by India in New Delhi. Which of the following countries is NOT a member of the Quad?

[A]. India

[B]. Japan

[C]. Australia

[D]. South Korea

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[4]. Recently, Wi-Fi 7 (IEEE 802.11be) was in the news after TP-Link announced local manufacturing of its Wi-Fi 7 products in India. Wi-Fi 7 is primarily designed to provide:

[A]. Ultra-high data rates and ultra-low latency

[B]. Lower internet speeds with reduced bandwidth usage

[C]. Satellite-based internet connectivity only

[D]. Wired broadband communication for data centres

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[5]. With reference to the Index of Industrial Production (IIP), recently in the news, consider the following statements:

1. The IIP is a composite indicator that measures short-term changes in the volume of production of industrial products.
2. The electricity sector carries the highest weight among the three sectors covered under the IIP.
3. The Index of Industrial Production is released by the National Statistics Office (NSO) under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI).

Which of the statements given above are correct?

[A]. 1 and 2 only

[B]. 2 and 3 only

[C]. 1 and 3 only

[D]. 1, 2 and 3

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